Duer the Visiting Dog
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Owner:
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crsandtweetygirl
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Released:
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Origin:
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United States
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Help Duer randomly travel from cache to cache. Duer is a good dog, and the 'bestest' friend to any geocacher.
Duer (celtic for 'Hero') is a black Labrador. He is also a 'Visiting Dog' for the purpose of assisting patients in care facilities to get better.
Visiting with animals can help people feel less lonely, and less depressed. Visits from dogs can provide a welcome change from routine, or the renewal of old friendships. People become more active and responsive both during and after visiting with animals.
An animal visit can offer entertainment, or a welcome distraction from pain and infirmity. People often talk to the dogs, and share with them their thoughts and feelings and memories. Animal visits provide something to look forward to. Stroking a dog or cat can reduce a person's blood pressure. Petting encourages use of hands and arms, stretching and turning.
The pet makes it easier for two strangers to talk. It gives people a common interest and provides a focus for conversation. Many people in hospitals or group homes have had to give up pet ownership and they miss the casual acceptance a pet gives them. A dog pays little attention to age or physical ability, but accepts people as they are. The benefits continue even after the visit. The visit leaves behind memories not only of the visit, but of past experiences. It offers something for people to share.
I send Duer to visit.
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